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In the Indian city of Mangalore, the local government partnered with private companies to modernize the sewage system and turn wastewater into a valuable asset.
It takes just three steps—avoid, shift, and improve—for Asia's cities to solve their growing traffic problems and get them moving again.
Strengthening the capacity of the new lake authority was a critical success factor in implementing an integrated lake basin management project.
Education technology solutions can help mitigate learning loss and foster resilience in future crises.
Youth involvement can be improved in the areas of green jobs and green skills, climate advocacy, and Just Transition.
Low-income households were moved from at-risk areas near rail tracks to safe, inclusive housing—pioneering transparent, climate-resilient urban resettlement in Sri Lanka.
Digital tools can strengthen primary health care through integrated and system-ready solutions that support physical and mental health needs.
Support pastoralist-led governance with policies, finance, rights, restoration, and monitoring to sustain mobility, ecosystems, and grassland resilience.
AI and digital innovation can help extend working lives, strengthen pensions, and build more resilient systems for the aging population.
Strong governance is essential to achieving climate goals, mobilizing resources, and accelerating climate-resilient development.